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(UPDATED) MEET ANDY–NATIONAL BOOKS ALIVE! TOUR DATES July-Aug-Sept 2008
BOOKS ALIVE 2008: 50 BOOKS THAT YOU CAN’T PUT DOWN is Australia’s largest annual reading promotion that aims to encourage all Australians to experience the joys of reading. ‘Treasure Fever’, the first book in Andy’s new ‘Schooling Around’ series has been nominated as one of the 50 Australian books in the Books Alive 2008 guide and he will be touring nationally throughout late July and August. For more information go to http://www.booksalive.com.au/ or email info@booksalive.com.au
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
MONDAY 28th JULY 2008 — Mount Gambier
6.30pm-8.30pm Mount Gambier Public Library Bookings and enquiries, please phone the Mount Gambier Public Library 08 8721 2540 http://www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/library/contact.htm
TUESDAY 29th JULY 2008 — Adelaide
6.30-8.00pm Free at Nailsworth Primary School Gymnasium Balfour Street, Nailsworth Bookings and enquiries, please phone the Prospect Public Library 08 8342 8170 http://www.prospect.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=870&c=3134
WEDNESDAY 30th July, 2008 — Adelaide
7pm to 8.30pm Free, Domain Theatre, Marion Cultural Centre, Bookings essential on 8375 6855 (Box Office). FREE event
http://www.marion.sa.gov.au/Web/webmar.nsf/Lookup/Library+General+Information/
NORTHERN TERRITORY
TUESDAY 5th AUG, 2008 — Darwin
6.30 to 8.00pm Northern Territory Library, Booking and Enquiries, please phone 08 8922 0785 http://www.ntl.nt.gov.au/ntl_home
QUEENSLAND
FRIDAY 8th AUG, 2008 — Brisbane
9.30am to 10.30am, Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside , Bookings and Enquiries, please phone 07 3403 7200
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
SUNDAY 10th AUG, 2008 — Perth
3pm-4.30pm, Dymocks Hay St: 705-707 Hay St Mall, Perth, WA 6000 Enquiries: 08 93213969
MONDAY 11th AUG, 2008 — Perth
6pm-8pm, City of Melville Library Service & Dymocks Garden City Enquiries: http://www.melvillecity.com.au/facilities/libraries or Dymocks Garden City 08 9364 7687
ACT
WEDNESDAY 13th AUG, 2008 — Canberra
10.30am-11.30am, Dymocks Belconnen & ACT library service
TASMANIA
THURSDAY 14th AUG, 2008 — Burnie & Launceston
9.00-10.00am, Angus-Robertson & Burnie Library, Burnie
4-5.30pm Stories Bookstore, Launceston
FRIDAY 15th AUG, 2008 — Hobart
10.30am-12.15pm Fullers Bookshop, Hobart & State Library of Tasmania, Hobart
1.00pm-2.45pm Angus & Robertson Hobart & State Library of Tasmania, Hobart
More detail: http://www.statelibrary.tas.gov.au/
AUGUST 27TH-SEPT 13TH “SCHOOLING AROUND AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS TOUR!”
On this national book tour, presented by Booked Out Writers Roadshow
and Pan Macmillan to celebrate the publication of ‘Pencil of Doom’, the second in Andy’s exciting new Schooling Around series, your students have the chance to hear from Australia’s leading childrens author… for free!
That’s right, this is a free student event. Your students have the opportunity to
hear Andy, ask questions and even get their books signed! Places are limited. Click on the icon or contact Booked Out for more details on events and how to register: Ph: 03 9824 0177 Fax: 03 98240677 email: bookings@bookedout.com.au web: http://www.bookedout.com.au
VICTORIA
WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST: Melbourne (Pakenham)
WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST: Melbourne (Brighton)
WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST: Melbourne (Clarinda)
From 6.30pm, Clarinda Community Centre, 8 Viney St, Clarinda (near Clayton) Bookings: 1300 135 668Flyer
THURSDAY 28th AUGUST: Melbourne (Ringwood)
THURSDAY 28th AUGUST: Melbourne (Lilydale)
FRIDAY 29th AUGUST: Geelong (Belmont)
SATURDAY 30th AUGUST: Melbourne Writers Festival
QUEENSLAND
MONDAY 1st SEPTEMBER (Yeronga,)
MONDAY 1st SEPTEMBER (Robina, Gold Coast)
From 6.00pm, Robina Library, Cnr Robina Town Centre Drv and and San Antonio Blvd Phone 07 5581 1600
TUESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER (Arundel, Gold Coast)
TUESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER (Southport, Gold Coast)
THURSDAY 4th SEPTEMBER (Spring Hill, Brisbane)
FRIDAY 5th SEPTEMBER (Redcliffe, Brisbane)
FRIDAY 5th SEPTEMBER (Woombye, Sunshine Coast)
SATURDAY 6th SEPTEMBER (Morayfield)
Signing at Angus & Robertson, 171 Morayfield Rd, Morayfield
NSW-NORTH
TUESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER (Balgowlah, Sydney)
WEDNESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER (Miranda, Sydney)
From 6.00pm, Greater Union Cinema, Westfield Shopping Centre, Kiora Rd, Miranda Bookings: 02 9525 9460, Registration form
THURSDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER (Strathfield, Sydney)
THURSDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER (Parramatta)
From 6.30pm, Parramatta Town Hall, 182 Church St, Parramatta Bookings: 02 9806 5159, Registration form
FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER (Wollongong)
SATURDAY 13th SEPTEMBER (Brookvale, Sydney)
From 11.00am, Dymocks, Shop 524, Level 1, Warringah Mall, Brookvale Phone 9938
For more details on events and how to register for these free events contact BOOKED OUT SPEAKERS AGENCY, phone 03 9824 0177, fax 03 98240677, email bookings@bookedout.com.au or visit www.bookedout.com.au
Posted on 16 June 2008
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Andrew Showell
Andy, are you doing the Schooling around Australia Tour in Adelaide? Please come to Adleiade
Posted on 17 July 2008
Andy
TUESDAY 29th JULY 2008 — Adelaide
6.30-8.00pm Free at Nailsworth Primary School Gymnasium Balfour Street, Nailsworth Bookings and enquiries, please phone the Prospect Public Library 08 8342 8170 http://www.prospect.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=870&c=3134
WEDNESDAY 30th July, 2008 — Adelaide
7pm to 8.30pm Free, Domain Theatre, Marion Cultural Centre, Bookings essential on 8375 6855 (Box Office). FREE event
http://www.marion.sa.gov.au/Web/webmar.nsf/Lookup/Library+General+Information/
Posted on 17 July 2008
Andrew Showell
Is this the Schooling Around tour in August or the National Books alve tour?
Posted on 17 July 2008
Andy
It’s the National Books Alive tour which is promoting Treasure Fever as one of the “50 australian books that you must read” campaign. But I’ll be talking about Pencil of Doom at the same time.
Posted on 18 July 2008
Andy
Hi sorry Andy,
That’s great news.
Posted on 18 July 2008
lily
Hi Andy,
My name is Lily and I am an 8 year old girl from Brisbane. One of my favourite books of yours is ‘The Cat on the Mat is Flat.’ I am looking forward to reading ‘The Bad, Bad Book.’ I also support The Brisbane Lions.
I hope to meet you when you are in Brisbane.
Your so silly. Stay so silly.
Bye for now Lily (rhymes with well you know what!!!)
Posted on 18 July 2008
Andy
Yes, of course I know … RHINOCEROUS.
Posted on 19 July 2008
Sue Taylor
Hi Andy
)
My son Josh is nearly 9 years old and a HUGE fan of yours!
I’m pretty sure that his love affair with books started when he read one of yours first
I personally like the titles you give your books!
Anyway, we have just moved to Toowong (6kms swest of Brisbane CBD) from Blue Mountains NSW. Josh will be in school when you come to Chermside on Friday 8th August.
He goes to Toowong State Primary School
Are you going to be making any other “appearances” in this area, or Brisbane central, within the next 12 months?
Thanks, Sue
Posted on 20 July 2008
Andy
Hi Sue, great to hear all this! I think Chermside is the only public session I’ll be doing in Brisbane this year, but schedules do change, so check back on the site and I’ll definitely be back at some point next year.
Posted on 20 July 2008
Donna
Hi Andy,
I am a year 4 teacher and over the last 18 months, our class has read the entire ‘Just’ series, The Cat on the Mat is Flat, The ‘Bum’ series and Treasure Fever. The kids are also eagerly awaiting Pencil of Doom.
We heard that you will be making an appearance at the Australind Public Library on August 11th, however I have tried to book a place for our class of 32 and have been told that it will be impossible to come as they are already booked out.
I would like to know if you are making an appearance anywhere else in South-West WA (Perth is too far away for an excursion), or if you are available for a quick visit!!! We would absolutely love to meet you as so many of our more reluctant readers have embraced your books, and they have become a class favourite.
Posted on 22 July 2008
Kylie Malcolm
Hi Andy,
My husband and I think your books are fabulous, as they have really encouraged our 7yr old son to read, he thinks that they are very very funny.(So do we!!)
Looking forward to hearing our son read more of your novels.
Thanks xx
Posted on 23 July 2008
Tom
Hi this is me Tom and my friend Jay. We love your books. We would like it if you could please come and visit our school Kidman Park Primary.
Posted on 24 July 2008
Garrett Schroeder
Hi this Garrett and Iwould just like to say that I think you’re books rock.I wold love if you came to my school, Waynesville Elementry.
Posted on 28 July 2008
caleb wood
hey andy im a 100% fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I love all the book you write P.S i love cocopops too!!!
Posted on 1 August 2008
Yvette Wilson
Andy
I just wanted to congratulate you on “The Bad Book”. My son is 8 years old and struggles with the daily structure and routine of school. I watch with amazement as your books so well relate to the way Lachlan is behaving, thinking and feeling. Your silliness is fantastic and my son is able to escape into the worlds you create. Lachlan is able to concentrate and sit still as he giggles his way throught your stories. Well done and keep up the good work. Are you visiting Melbourne soon?
Kind regards
Yvette
Posted on 2 August 2008
irene and emily
Hi Andy,
In response to the letter from Donna I am a parent of a child in Donnas class that has been very very lucky to get a booking for myself and daughter at your visit to the Harvey area. My daughter ,Emily, is very excited to come and see you as she seems to have the same sense of humour and is a very keen reader especially of your books. Emily will be there on behalf of her whole class as they were unable to secure a visit. look forward to meeting you on the 11th august.
Posted on 3 August 2008
Taleigha Potts
hey andy
umm i just finished reading the day my bum went psycho its quite random lol
i own all the just series n 2 of the bum series books
i was going to get another book 2 read n i had this idea for another 1 of your just books “Just Amazing” n have like random storys about magic and stuff
it would be a cool addition to the series and i will deffinatly buy it but remember it was my idea first lol
Cya
Posted on 4 August 2008
Shelly (& Jared, my son)
Andy,
I host a book club for my 8 year old and his friends throughout the summer and Treasure Fever was our third book selection for the summer. We will be gathering to discuss this story and do related activities together on Aug 20th, 2008 from 6pm-8pm east coast time in Pennsylvania, USA. Do you have any tips, suggestions, availability to do a web conference possibly???– where the kids could ask questions. I usually get 10-15 kids coming and their moms. Please respond
Posted on 7 August 2008
tom
Hi its me tom and jay we both wanted to come to your show.If we can have your address because we are going to write you a book.
from tom and jay
Posted on 14 August 2008
Tom!
Hi this is tom again.I am one of your biggest fan me and jay have done 3 pages of are book.
sent at 7.30 from tom!
Posted on 14 August 2008
PATRICK AND LAUREN LITHGOW
Hi Andy,
We came to see you at Stories Bookshop in Launceston today and laughed so much. We love your books! We also listen to the taped stories but only on weekends as we laugh so much we can’t sleep, so Mum won’t let us listen on school nights!
We hope you keep writing for a long time! We’ve both asked for books for our birthdays.
Patrick (The Scout) 9 next week
and
Lauren (7 and 3/4′s) 8 on September 4th!
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR THE 3RD”
Posted on 14 August 2008
jayden
hi you are the best writer in the world!!!!!!! you are so cool!!!!
Posted on 16 August 2008
jaz, fred and maybe tara
hi andy i wanted to see you sooooo bad but i come from melbourne and while you’re in melbourne i’ll be in queensland and while you’re in queensland i’ll be in melbourne ! =( ……..how sad i hope you’ll do another tour soon
Posted on 18 August 2008
Linda
Hi Andy
My son Seamus recently had the pleasure of hearing you speak in Hobart. Unfortunately he forgot to take his book with him for your signature but had a wonderful time none-the-less. I love the fact that your books appeal so much to the kids and take much pleasure in watching and hearing them read.
Posted on 25 August 2008
Rueben Wilkes
Hi Andy
I hope you like writing your books, I think they are great i have the whole JUST collection.You are the best writer in the world, YOU ARE COOL………..our teacher has been reading us your books in class, we like them Andy.Thank you
From Rueben (6 years old)
Posted on 26 August 2008
joshua krasic
Hi Andy, can u plz make a new just! book, i just have 1 more storie in the series and I need a book to read cause i am banned from my DS till chrissy cause i wasn’t allowed to swear on Pictochat and i did so i cant play it and im really bored without just! books! also my friend is borrowing The cow that goes kapow and its really funnie. UR BOOKS R WIKED!
Posted on 27 August 2008
Keely
Hello Andy,
I am 8 years old. I really would like to get your new book ‘The Pencil of Doom’. I enjoy reading your books. You are a really good author, you are my favourite.
Keep writing so I can keep reading.
Posted on 27 August 2008
Joy Donovan
Dear Andy,
I am a volunteer “read-aloud Mom” and have been reading to my kids’ classes since kindergarten (they’re now in grades 5 & 6). Your books are a big HIT with the kids in Evergreen Park, Illinois (U.S.A)….Will you ever go on tour in the U.S.?
P.S. I usually create “voices” for the characters in the books I read and have found it both amusing and challenging to find a voice for a “Butt”!
Posted on 1 September 2008
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